Citadel (song)

"Citadel (The Rolling Stones song)"
Song by The Rolling Stones from the album Their Satanic Majesties Request
Released	8 December 1967 (UK) 9 December 1967 (US)
Recorded	9 February 1967 – 23 October 1967 Olympic Studios, London, England
Genre	Psychedelic rock, hard rock
Length	2:50
Label	Decca/ABKCO (UK) London/ABKCO (US)
Writer	Jagger/Richards
Producer	The Rolling Stones

"Citadel" is a song by English rock band The Rolling Stones, released as the second track on their 1967 album Their Satanic Majesties Request.

Driven by a guitar riff played by Keith Richards, the song is notably harder, with a stronger guitar presence, than other songs on the psychedelic album.

According to bassist Bill Wyman, the song had the working title "After Five."

It has been covered by many alternative and punk bands including British punk group The Damned, British post-punkers The Comsat Angels, and American alternative rock band Redd Kross.

Serbian rock band Električni Orgazam covered the song on their cover album Les Chansones Populaires.

Musicians

• Drums and Maracas: Charlie Watts
• Bass: Bill Wyman
• Electric guitar: Keith Richards
• Vocals and Glockenspiel: Mick Jagger
• Saxophone, Mellotron and Flute: Brian Jones
• Piano, Mellotron and Harpsichord: Nicky Hopkins

References

Wyman, Bill and Havers, Richard. Rolling With the Stones. DK Publishing: 2002. p. 296-297.

External links

• Lyrics on the Rolling Stones' official website